This Richardsonian Romanesque-style House Was Designed in 1892
It was designed by innovator Oliver L. Link
Inside St. Charles, Missouri is a historic home built in 1895 that belonged to Oliver L. and Kathryn R. Link. This two-and-a-half-story yellow brick home carries the architectural style of Late Victorian-Richardsonian Romanesque. One of the features of the home is the round tower and arched entryway.
In 2013, this home that’s located in the Midtown Neighborhood Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Brief history
The Links’ house was constructed in 1894-1895. It was also designed by the owner, Oliver L. Link, who also had an executive position with the American Car and Foundry Company that’s part of the St. Charles Historic District.
In 1894, the Links purchased the land where the house sits. In 1892, Oliver designed the house which was before they even bought the land. The house was completed in 1895. Interestingly, Oliver had a penchant for technical innovation. For example, he had a large storage tank installed in the maid’s room that had a pump in the basement that would collect water from the roof. Oliver also installed electricity in the house.
